Medical Assistant

Macon, GA

Description

SEMG Medical Assistant Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant-1

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
• Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel
• Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistant certification program at time of hire (w/certification), or within 180 days of employment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Maintains MA and CPR certifications (and actions required for recertifications) (CPR within 30 days of employment)
• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Requirements

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Macon, GA 31220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly rate of pay?
• If you aren't certified or registered, will you be eligible or scheduled to test within 180 days of your application?

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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